ASROCK Z590 PG Velocita User manual

Version 1.0
Published January 2021
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Radio transmit power per transceiver type
Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP)
WiFi
2400-2483.5 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm
5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm
5250-5350 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)
21.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)
5470-5725 MHz 25.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)
28.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)
Bluetooth 2400-2483.5 MHz 8.5 + / -1.5 dbm

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Z590 PG Velocita
Motherboard Layout

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No. Description
1 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
5 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)
6 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2)
7 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
8 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)
9 VRM Fan Connector (VRM_FAN1)
10 Power Button (PWRBTN1)
11 Reset Button (RSTBTN1)
12 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
13 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)
14 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (USB31_TC_2)
15 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP)
16 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6)
17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) (Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) (Lower)
18 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) (Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) (Lower)
19 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) (Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) (Lower)
20 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
21 Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1)
22 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
23 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
24 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN5/WP)
25 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
26 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
27 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
28 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
29 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
30 underbolt AIC Connector (TB1)
31 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
32 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)

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No. Description No. Description
1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB12) 10 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1)
2 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port (Killer® E3100G)* 11 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)
3 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I219V)** 12 Antenna Ports
4 Central / Bass (Orange) 13 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_34)
5 Rear Speaker (Black) 14 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_12)****
6 Line In (Light Blue) 15 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_9_10)
7 Front Speaker (Lime)*** 16 DisplayPort 1.4
8 Microphone (Pink) 17 HDMI Port
9 Optical SPDIF Out Port
I/O Panel
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps/1Gbps connection
On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection
17
16
11
8910
5
4
7
6
13 12
3
15 14
21

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*** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below
for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
Audio Output
Channels
Front Speaker
(No. 7)
Rear Speaker
(No. 5)
Central / Bass
(No. 4)
Line In
(No. 6)
2V -- -- --
4V V -- --
6V V V --
8V V V V
**** Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_12 ports. ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_12
ports.
** ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port

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Z590 PG Velocita
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module
is motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT v5.2 module
(pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that oers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E
connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.2. Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is an easy-to-use
wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. Bluetooth v5.2
standard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class of functionality
into the mobile devices. BT 5.2 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures
extraordinary low power consumption for PCs.
* e transmission speed may vary according to the environment.
* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) is not currently enabled by default due to the dierent
regulation status of each country. It will be activated (for supported countries) through
Windows Update and soware update once available. e update is expected to be in the
middle of 2021.

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WiFi Antennas Installation Guide
Step 1
Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas that
come with the package.
Step 2
Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna
clockwise until it is securely connected.
Step 3
Set the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna as shown in
the illustration.
*You may need to adjust the direction of
the antenna for a stronger signal.

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Graphics Card Holder
Installing the Graphics Card Holder
Step 1
Secure the Graphics Card Holder to the chassis
with 2 screws.
*ere are two types of screws in the package.
Please use the appropriate type based on the
standos on the motherboard tray of your PC
case.
Step 2
Aer installing your graphics card, place the
bracket in the proper position to make sure that
it holds your graphics card in place.
en secure the bracket to the Graphics Card
Holder with 1 screw.
Before installing the Graphics Card Holder , please make sure that your motherboard
is properly installed into a PC case.
Type A Type B

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3010 Cooling Fan with Bracket
Installing the 3010 Cooling Fan with Bracket
Step 1
Place the 3010 Cooling Fan with Bracket to your
motherboard with screw holes aligned.
en Secure it with 2 screws.
Step 2
Connect the fan cable.
Before installing the cooling fan, please make sure that your motherboard is properly
installed into a PC case.

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4010 Cooling Fan Bracket
Installing the 4010 Cooling Fan Bracket
Step 1
Attach your 4010 fan to the bracket and secure it
with 4 screws.
*Please note that the 4010 fan does not come
with the package.
Step 2
Place the 4010 fan with bracket to your mother-
board with screw holes aligned. Secure it with 2
screws.
*Please note that the bracket may possibly
protrude over the motherboard due to the
position of other components. e bracket can
also interfere with the CPU heatsink. Please
adjust the bracket into the proper position before
fastening the screws.
Step 3
Connect the fan cable.
Before installing the cooling fan, please make sure that your motherboard is properly
installed into a PC case.

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Wireless Dongle USB Bracket
Installing the Wireless Dongle USB Bracket
Step 1
Plug the Wireless Dongle USB Bracket into the
USB 2.0 header on your motherboard.
Step 2
Now you have two external USB 2.0 ports at
hand.
*We recommend you plugging wireless devices
dongle into these USB 2.0 ports for the best
wireless signal quality.

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Z590 PG Velocita
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock Z590 PG Velocita motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock Z590 PG Velocita Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock Z590 PG Velocita Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock Z590 PG Velocita Support CD
• 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional)
• 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
• 3 x Standos for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
• 1 x Graphics Card Holder (Optional)
• 1 x Wireless Dongle USB Bracket (Optional)
• 1 x 3010 Cooling Fan with Bracket and Screw Package (Optional)
• 1 x 4010 Cooling Fan Bracket and Screw Package (Optional)
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any
modications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on
ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to
this motherboard, please visit our website for specic information about the model
you are using. You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s
website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
Step 1
Plug the Wireless Dongle USB Bracket into the
USB 2.0 header on your motherboard.
Step 2
Now you have two external USB 2.0 ports at
hand.
*We recommend you plugging wireless devices
dongle into these USB 2.0 ports for the best
wireless signal quality.

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1.2 Specications
Platform • ATX Form Factor
• 2oz Copper PCB
CPU • Supports 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors and 11th Gen
Intel® CoreTM Processors (LGA1200)
• Digi Power design
• 14 Power Phase design
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
• Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs
Chipset • Intel® Z590
Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
• 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
• 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support DDR4 non-ECC,
un-buered memory up to 4800+(OC)*
• 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support DDR4 non-ECC,
un-buered memory up to 4666+(OC)*
* 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM (i9/i7/i5) support DDR4 up to 3200;
CoreTM (i3), Pentium® and Celeron® support DDR4 up to 2666.
* 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM (i9/i7) support DDR4 up to 2933; CoreTM
(i5/i3), Pentium® and Celeron® support DDR4 up to 2666.
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
• Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-
ECC mode)
• Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 2.0
• 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
Expansion
Slot
CPU Direct Source LAN O (Default Setting):
11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors
• 3 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3/PCIE4: single at
Gen4x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen4x8 (PCIE1) / Gen4x8 (PCIE3);
triple at Gen4x8 (PCIE1) / Gen4x8 (PCIE3) / Gen3x4
(PCIE4))*

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10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors
• 3 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3/PCIE4: single at
Gen3x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x8 (PCIE3);
triple at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x8 (PCIE3) / Gen3x4
(PCIE4))*
CPU Direct Source LAN On:
11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors
• 3 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3/PCIE4: single at
Gen4x8 (PCIE1); dual at Gen4x8 (PCIE1) / Gen4x4 (PCIE3);
triple at Gen4x8 (PCIE1) / Gen4x4 (PCIE3) / Gen3x4
(PCIE4))*
10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors
• 3 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3/PCIE4: single at
Gen3x8 (PCIE1); dual at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x4 (PCIE3);
triple at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x4 (PCIE3) / Gen3x4
(PCIE4))*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot
• Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM
and CrossFireXTM
• 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-
802.11ax module (on the rear I/O)
• 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)
Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs
can be supported only with processors which are GPU
integrated.
• 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support Intel® XeGraphics
Architecture (Gen 12). 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors
support Gen 9 Graphics
• Graphics, Media & Compute: Microso DirectX 12, OpenGL
4.5, Intel® Built In Visuals, Intel® Quick Sync Video, Hybrid /
Switchable Graphics, OpenCL 2.1
• Display & Content Security: Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut),
Microso PlayReady 3.0, UHD/HDR Blu-ray Disc
• Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4
ports by independent display controllers
• Supports HDMI 2.0 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
(4096x2160) @ 60Hz
• Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
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• Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 2.0 Port (Compliant
HDMI monitor is required)
• Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4
Ports
• Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 2.0 and
DisplayPort 1.4 Ports
* 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support HDMI 2.0. 10th Gen
Intel® CoreTM Processors support HDMI 1.4.
Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek
ALC1220 Audio Codec)
• Premium Blu-ray Audio support
• Supports Surge Protection
• Pure Power-In
• Direct Drive Technology
• PCB Isolate Shielding
• Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
• Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
• Gold Audio Jacks
• 15μ Gold Audio Connector
• Nahimic Audio
LAN 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Killer® E3100G)
• Supports Killer LAN Soware
• Supports Killer DoubleShotTM Pro
• Supports Wake-On-LAN
• Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
• Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az
• Supports PXE
1 x Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Intel® I219V)
• Supports Wake-On-LAN
• Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
• Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az
• Supports PXE
Wireless
LAN
• Killer AX1675x 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
• Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax
• Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with extended 6GHz
band* support

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* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) is not currently enabled by default
due to the dierent regulation status of each country. It will be
activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update
and soware update once available. e update is expected to be
in the middle of 2021.
• 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity
technology
• Supports Bluetooth 5.2 + High speed class II
• Supports MU-MIMO
• Supports Killer LAN Soware
• Supports Killer DoubleShotTM Pro
Rear Panel
I/O
• 2 x Antenna Ports
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports
ESD Protection)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports
ESD Protection)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (ASMedia ASM1042A)
(Supports ESD Protection)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (Intel® Z590) (Supports ESD
Protection)*
* Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_12 ports.
* ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_12 ports.
• 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
• 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
• HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in /
Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)
Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology
18), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug*
* If M2_2 is occupied, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 will be disabled.
* If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_3
will be disabled.
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type
2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s)
(Only supported with 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors)**

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• 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type
2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Ex-
press module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
• 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_3), supports M Key type
2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI
Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology (M2_2 and M2_3 only)
** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header
• 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
• 2 x RGB LED Headers
* Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
• 2 x Addressable LED Headers
* Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
* e CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum
1A (12W) fan power.
• 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)
* e CPU/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of
maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
• 5 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)
* e Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of
maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
• 1 x VRM Fan Connector (4-pin)
* e VRM Fan Connector supports the VRM fan of maximum
1A (12W) fan power.
* CPU_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP, CHA_
FAN3/WP, CHA_FAN4/WP and CHA_FAN5/WP can auto
detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Con-
nector)
• 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connec-
tor)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connec-
tor)
• 1 x underbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock
underbolt 4 AIC Card)